Many people who are on a weight loss journey count the calories in the foods they eat on a daily basis. This way, it will be easier for them to track your progress. If you’re trying to lose a few pounds but still want to enjoy home-cooked meals, break out your crock pot and cook up these healthy slow cooker recipes that only equate to 300 calories or less.
Try these healthy slow cooker recipes that are good for weight loss:
Sweet oats with hazelnuts
What do you need:
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2 apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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1 1/2 cups nonfat milk
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1 1/2 cups of water
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1 cup steel cut oats
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1/4 cup maple syrup
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2 tablespoons hazelnuts, chopped
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2 tablespoons of brown sugar
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1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
In a saucepan over medium high heat, bring the milk and water to a boil. To mix in a slow cooker, add apples, oats, brown sugar, butter, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir, cover and cook on low heat for 7 hours. When done, transfer to a serving bowl then top with maple syrup and hazelnuts.
Slow Cooked Balsamic Vegetables
What do you need:
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3 slices of bacon
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 bay leaf
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1 can low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth
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2 cups chopped fresh kale
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1 cup chopped onion
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3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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1 tablespoon honey
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1/4 teaspoon salt
Cook bacon until crisp in skillet over medium-high heat. Remove from the pan, crumble and reserve. In the same skillet with the bacon fat, cook the onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Add sprouts and cook until tender. Place the mixture in a slow cooker along with the bay leaf, garlic, and broth. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 hours on low heat. Meanwhile, combine the balsamic vinegar and honey in a bowl. When the vegetables are done, add the balsamic mixture just before serving. Top with crumbled bacon.
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili
What do you need:
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3 medium sweet potatoes, cut into small pieces
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1 white onion, chopped
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2 cups of thick sauce
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2 cups of black beans with salt
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2 cups of vegetable broth
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2 cups of water
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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salt and pepper
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and cook onion until tender, season with salt and pepper. Add the sweet potato slices and cook for 3 minutes. Place the mixture in a slow cooker, then add the salsa, black beans, vegetable broth, and water. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 hours on low heat until sweet potatoes and black beans are tender.
Now you don’t have to worry about your weight while eating delicious food – try these healthy slow cooker recipes under 300 calories!